Factors Associated With Provision of Allergy Services Within Otolaryngology

This study aimed to identify trends among otolaryngologists offering allergy services and barriers to implementation. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) between November and December 2024. In total, 106 of 136 respondents were at a practice that administered allergy services, 77.4% of which were male, 22.6% were female, 60.4% were aged between 45 and 65 years, and 84.0% were Caucasian. Practice location was significantly correlated with allergy service provision (χ²(3, n = 136) = 7.98, P = .046), and as was practice type (Fisher's exact test, P < .01, n = 136). Single specialty groups in private practice were nine times (95% CI: 2.5-37.9) more likely to administer services compared to academic practices. For respondents who did not offer allergy services, the most common barrier was lack of office space (73.3%). These findings can help the AAO-HNS support its members in rendering allergy services.